30-Minute Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Name: 30-Minute Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ cup yellow or white onion (diced small); 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced into bite-sized pieces (boneless skinless thighs may be substituted)); 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste); 3 to 5 cloves garlic (finely minced); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (half of 1 stick); ⅓ cup flour; ⅓ cup all-purpose whole milk; 2 ⅓ cups reduced sodium chicken broth (divided); ¼ to ½ teaspoon onion powder; 1 cup long grain rice; 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh strongly recommended, but frozen that have been thawed and drained may be substituted); 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided); Fresh parsley (optional for garnishing)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

30-Minute Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole — This casserole is quick, EASY, and made in one skillet on your stove! No baking required. This recipe is a meal-in-one with protein, veggies, and carbs and is ready in just 30 minutes! It’s perfect for busy weeknights and can be CUSTOMIZED using whatever veggies you have on hand!

Updated at: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:08:37 GMT